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Chapter 8: Working with analyses
Creating a dataset
1. Select the desired survey from the survey control panel.
2. Click on Data Analysis.
3. Click on the Datasets tab.
4. Click on Create Dataset. The dataset will be automatically created and added to the
list. If other datasets already exist, the latest dataset will be placed at the top of the list
and be set to active by default, i.e. become the dataset you analyse. You can activate
one of the other datasets at any time by clicking on Select Dataset in the Active
column.
You can rename a dataset by clicking on its name in the list and entering a new
name.
Exporting a dataset
If you wish to work with your analysis data in another tool outside SurveyXact, such as
MS Excel, SPSS or SAS, you can export your datasets. You can export to the following formats:
CSV, MS Excel, SPSS or SAS format.
The steps are as follows:
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Select the basic data format (MS Excel or CSV)
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Select the file format (for CSV files only) and properties
Exporting a dataset in CSV format
How to export a dataset in CSV format:
1. Select the desired survey from the control panel and click on Data Analysis.
2. Create a dataset under the Datasets tab.
3. Click on Export dataset. The Export Dataset wizard opens.
4. Choose either European or US CSV format under Select Format. The choice of CSV
format will determine which list and decimal separator will be used in the exported file:
comma, semicolon or tab. Contact your administrator if you are unsure about which
format you should use.
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